Tabernaemontana africana is a clump-forming deciduous cultivar of the genus Tabernaemontana, belonging to the Apocynaceae family. It thrives in full sun or partial shade and is suitable for south-, west-, or east-facing aspects, tolerating both exposed and sheltered locations. This cultivar prefers fertile, moist but well-drained soils of various types, including chalk, clay, loam, and sand, across a range of pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H5, it is well suited to cottage and informal gardens, prairie plantings, and flower borders, with interest during spring and summer. Propagation is achieved by seed sown in pots in a cold frame, division, or root softwood cuttings.

Tabernaemontana africana thrives in full sun or partial shade, perfect for flower borders and beds with spring to summer interest, hardy to RHS H5.

Tabernaemontana africana

Tabernaemontana divaricata, commonly called pinwheel flower, crape jasmine, Ceylon jasmine, East India rosebay, and Nero's crown, is an evergreen shrub or small tree native to South Asia, Southeast Asia and China. In zones where it is not hardy it is grown as a house/glasshouse plant for its attractive flowers and foliage.

Crepe jasmine (Tabernaemontana divaricata) is an evergreen shrub with fragrant flowers, perfect for borders and cottage gardens, hardy to RHS H5.